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AWIU PROVIDES GRANT TO ZENA BIH MOSTAR TO TRAIN WOMEN IN SEWING SKILLS Grant funds were used for stimulation for economic empowerment of women, victims of violence, who were placed in the Safe house of ZENA BIH (Mostar), in the form of purchase

AWIU Provides Grant To Health & Development Initiative (HDI) AWIU helps HDI Inc continue its work by providing a grant to support 5 women (midwife-­‐assistants) who each receive monthly compensation in local currency (CFA, West African

VANAVEVHU – Children of the Soil Vanavevhu started in 2010 as a response to the economic and psycho social needs of 10 child-head of household. Vanavevhu trained the youth(head of households) in candle making, beekeeping and permaculture

News & Notes Volume LIII No 59 Fall 2014 American Women for International Understanding American Women for International Understanding Celebrates 2014 International Women of Courage and AWIU ~ Who We Are and What We Do! American Women for

Our Mission

Promotes woman-to-woman interaction and understanding Worldwide through meaningful visits, grants, educational support, the celebration and support of the International Women of Courage, and participation of local Chapters which act locally and affect globally.

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Diane McGlinchey

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In these times of a shrinking world, AWIU offers its members the opportunity to meet and understand people of other cultures, women in particular. Through AWIU one can visit, gain knowledge and even assist women in other countries, thus contributing to world peace and understanding.

Maya Angelou

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How important it is for us to recognize and celebrate our heroes and she-roes!

Madvi Raya

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Today, women are naturally transitioning to taking on leadership roles. Since its inception in 1967, AWIU promotes learning and understanding via its delegations, grants, and volunteerism. AWIU is a grass roots organization that connects women, within the U.S. and around the globe, through goodwill.

Roshika Deo, 2014 International woman of courage, Fiji

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"I appreciate the work that American Women of International Understanding (AWIU) is doing to generate awareness on women's issues around the globe. Their support, empathy, effort and time as a volunteer, to feature problems that women face within and outside the U.S. is simply commendable. Raising awareness on women's issues is a crucial step towards progress and so is working together in global solidarity. "

Zuzana Stevulova, 2016 International Woman of Courage, Slovakia

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"Women leaders around the world are working on issues, which promote peace, justice, and progress for societies. As Margareth Mead famously said, all it takes to change the world is a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens. In their work, AWIU recognizes efforts and lasting achievements of women around the globe and encourages them to take action. Thus, this group of committed citizens becomes stronger and leads the world towards lasting peace, respect to human rights and international solidarity."